Origin
Hillsborough, NC
Late night in Hillsborough on Saturday
Local time
2:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hillsborough, NC to Maine, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
89.2 mi
144 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hillsborough, NC
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Maine, NC
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Hillsborough, NC to Maine, NC covers 89.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Churton Street, I 85 South, I 40 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 89.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 89.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Churton Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hillsborough, NC to Maine, NC is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hillsborough, NC to Maine, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Churton Street | — | — |
| I 85 South | — | — |
| I 40 West | — | — |
| Farmington Road | — | — |
| Oak Grove Church Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Churton Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough, NC and Maine, NC.
1
Start on West King Street
95 ft
·
8 sec
·
West King Street
2
Turn right onto South Churton Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Churton Street
3
Take the ramp right toward I 85 South, NC 86 North: Greensboro
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 85 South, NC 86 North: Greensboro
4
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
37 min
5
Keep slight right
7.7 mi
·
9 min
6
Keep slight right
13 mi
·
15 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
8
Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Farmington Road
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Farmington Road
249 ft
·
7 sec
·
Farmington Road
10
Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Farmington Road
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Farmington Road
125 ft
·
4 sec
·
Farmington Road
12
Exit the roundabout onto Farmington Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Farmington Road
13
Turn right
1.8 mi
·
2 min
14
Turn left onto Oak Grove Church Road
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oak Grove Church Road
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.6 mi from Hillsborough, NC · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Hillsborough, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Maine, NC
The final approach into Maine, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.95 one way
$27.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.25 | $30.50 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.69 | $39.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.49 | $5.71 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Maine, NC
Late night in Maine on Saturday
Local time
2:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hillsborough, NC to Maine, NC covers 89.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Churton Street, I 85 South, I 40 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.6 miles from Hillsborough, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Hillsborough, NC to Maine, NC is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hillsborough, NC to Maine, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hillsborough, NC to Maine, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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